What setting for 5100's

[jmildoc]

I've looked all over the forum and could not find a definitive answer.
I currently have the tundra TRD setup in front and tundra 5100 adjustables coming this week.

I have about 3.5" of lift in the front now and would like to have the same lift.

Who has these and what setting are they on?
Right now I have top spacers on to get the lift I have.

Remember these have 5 settings

All help is appreciated.

 

[NachoPitt]

The consensus seems to be the 2nd clip from the bottom if you have stock bumpers and third clip if you have aftermarket bumpers/winch. Most people see 2.5 inches or so out of the second clip. The third clip will make a stock vehicle ride way too stiff. I got about 2 inches out of my 5100/tundra springs. If you need more, add with the top spacer.

 

[jmildoc]

Yeah I have a winch but no bumper. Thinking of putting them on second with the poly spacer up top. Shouldn't mess up the ride and give me the 3.5" I need.

 

[jmildoc]

anyone else have this setup???????????

 

[cj80cruiser]

anyone else have this setup???????????

I went to the middle notch on my tundra 5100s. I have an ARB front bumper and no winch. I'm roughly sitting at 23"s from fender to center of hub.

 

[thebrandon]

I'm on the second notch with about 2.5" of lift. I will be going one notch higher though.

 

[jmildoc]

How is the ride on that second notch?

 

[confyushus]

I tried and tried to find the same info, finally went with what everyone said and put them on the 2nd notch. I have stock almost everything, they ride perfect and pretty much match my rear superflex coils/5100s, I love this setup!

 

[jmildoc]

Yeah I need to search for what rear shocks will work best with the LX coils next but the rear rides pretty nice for now

 

[NachoPitt]

The second clip gives a very nice ride - a little harsher than stock but very controlled. I am running mine with the swaybars installed and think the amount of body roll is very controlled. I am running a set of LX450 coils in the rear with FZJ80 black shocks. Even with my lunchbox locker, I wouldn't have a problem tossing my keys to my girlfriend to drive in inclement weather.

 

[SCRunner12]

Go with the 3rd setting. I had the second, but I really wished I went with the 3rd.

 

[djtc]

I've got mine on the 3rd with a plate bumper and winch.I still have noticable rake with my 7.5 Lc coils.

 

[jmildoc]

Go with the 3rd setting. I had the second, but I really wished I went with the 3rd.

I was thinking second with the top spacer. That way I don't take away from the ride. What does everyone else think?

 

[cj80cruiser]

I was thinking second with the top spacer. That way I don't take away from the ride. What does everyone else think?

Mine rides nice on the 3rd/middle notch. With your winch up front id go with the 3rd notch if you want close to a 3" lift.

 

[cordrayj1]

mines all the way up

 

[cordrayj1]

i can honestly say, after having the 5100's for 5 years, and having them on the middle, and the top, i could tell no difference.

 

[jmildoc]

I need at least 3.5" up front with the winch cause I got a good 4.5 - 5 inches in the back.

 

[jmildoc]

So I got the bilsteins delivered yesterday. Ordered new top hats. Setting them on the 3rd notch up. Hopefully this will give me the height that I am looking for without sacrificing the ride. What do y'all think? Probably going to have to grind that little part off the upper control arm before install. Mainly for peace of mind.

 

[Zachpins34]

I think the 3rd notch is perfect. Im on the 2nd notch and it rides great, but I want it to be just a tad bit higher with my 8 wraps in the rear. Movin mine up a notch the next chance I get.